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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1946

131 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 4 of 7

X-rays for Public Service Candidates

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 July 1946 · page 2

The Board of Directors of the Wyalong and District Hospital have agreed to a request from the Public Health Department for candidates for…

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Federal Elections and Referendums Correct Enrolment Urged

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 25 July 1946 · page 2

As the Commonwealth Electoral Rolls to be used at the forthcoming Federal Elections and Referendums will close upon the issue of the Writs…

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Independent Candidate for Calare

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 July 1946 · page 4

By the entry of Miss Madge Roberts into the political arena, the contest for the Calare seat will be a four-cornered one. Miss Roberts has…

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Federal Elections and Referendums Correct Enrolment Urged

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 July 1946 · page 6

As the Commonwealth Electoral Rolls to be used at the forthcoming Federal Elections and Referendums will close upon the issue of the Writs…

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Polling Day, Sept. 28

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 July 1946 · page 1

It is reported in Federal Parliamentary circles that the Federal elections will take place on September 28…

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Forum Club Suggested Formation of Local Parliament

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 August 1946 · page 6

At a recent meeting of the Eugowra Men's Club the past activities were reviewed and present and future activities were discussed…

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Federal Elections To be Held on Sept. 28 Extended Franchise Sought

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 August 1946 · page 1

The Australian general elections will be held on September 28 of this year. The date was announced in the House of Representatives on…

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Woman Candidate Will Contest Calare

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 5 August 1946 · page 4

Mrs. Madge R. Roberts will contest the next Federal elections in Calare, not because she wants a seat in Parliament House…

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Commo. Candidate Gets Rough Handling Appeals to Democrats (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 5 August 1946 · page 1

A message from Brisbane states: —Punches were thrown at Max Julius, Communist candidate for Wide Bay, during a street rally at Childers which…

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Elections on Septehber 28 Referendum on Same Date

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 8 August 1946 · page 1

The Prime Minister (Mr. Chifley) announced in the House of Representatives on Tuesday that the Federal election will be held on Saturday,…

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C.P. Election Aims Tax Reductions Higher Standards Of Living

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 8 August 1946 · page 6

"Now that the date of the Federa[?] elections has been announced and the campaign is about to begin in earnest. [?] urge all Country Party supporters…

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Federal Elections and Referendums Rolls Close 21st AUGUST, 1946

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 12 August 1946 · page 4

The writs for the forthcoming Federal elections will be issued on 21st August, 1946, and consequently the rolls to be used at the…

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The Election—and the Referendum

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 12 August 1946 · page 2

Within a matter of weeks Australia will be in the thick of an election campaign, to which will be added on this occasion a constitutional…

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Federal Elections and Referendums Rolls Close-- 21st August, 1946

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 12 August 1946 · page 2

The Writs for the forthcoming Federal Elections will be issued on 21st August, 1946, and consequently the roils to be used at…

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LIEUT.-COL. A. D. REID, M.C. Country Party Senate Candidate

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 15 August 1946 · page 4

Lieutenant-Colonel A. D. Reid. M.C. former New South Wales Minister for Agriculture is Hie Australian Country Party's Senate Candidate for New…

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Shire Election

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 19 August 1946 · page 2

Following is the result of polling in the Shire election on Saturday to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Cr. W. E, Butler…

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Liberal Senate Candidates Mr. M. A. Ferguson, D.S.O., M.C., E.D.

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 19 August 1946 · page 4

Although he is a "new blood" to the Liberal Country Party Senate team forNew South Wales, Maurice A. Ferguson (Brigadier in the Army and…

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HUGH S. ROBERTON Country Party Candidate for Riverina

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 19 August 1946 · page 5

Mr. Hugh S. Roberton is engaged in farming operations on his 70 acre property in Winchendon Vale, via Old, Junee. He is in 45th year, and is…

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Water Conservation Discussed by Liberal Candidate

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 26 August 1946 · page 2

I consider Water Conservation a question of paramount importance, said Mr. John Howse, speaking of this matter. I refer…

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Miss Grenfell, 1946 Miss "Teddy" Chivers Selected As Candidate to Represent Public Services of Grenfell

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 29 August 1946 · page 1

A meeting of members of the Public Services of Grenfell and District was convened by Mr. Ellis at the Council Chambers on Friday…

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